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Carol Doak Foundation Paper
April 27th, 2012
We now have in store, Carol Doak Foundation Papers.
I have sewn with the paper and it is FANTASTIC! It comes in a pack of 100 pieces and you just print off your templates and away you go. It tears off super easy - for those who have foundation pieced before you will understand just how important that is!
You can order it online from Berrima Patchwork by clicking here or go to http://www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/shop/product/foundation-paper-carol-doak/
Carol will be teaching for us in July at our Quilting in the Highlands Retreat. For more information about Quilting in the Highlands and the workshops that will be on offer CLICK HERE or go to www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/quilting
Pre-cut Fabric SALE!
April 11th, 2012
At Berrima Patchwork, we have just updated our pre-cut fabrics on the website www.berrimapatchwork.com.au
Until 10am Friday we are offering 20% off all jelly rolls, bali pops, charm packs and layer cakes.
Click HERE to view what is on offer or go to http://www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/shop/category/fabric-by-type-1/pre-cut-fabric/?showall=1&page_num=1
This offer is only available on online orders and end 10am Friday 13th April, no further discount. Express Shipping of $5.50 applies to orders placed in Australia under $100. Orders over $100 ship for FREE within Australia.
I have an addiction.......
April 9th, 2012
Ok I have to admit I have an addiction...... I'm currently addicted to Foundation Paper Piecing.
In July we have the Paper Piecing Queen -- Carol Doak from the USA coming to teach for our Quilting in the Highlands retreat in July (www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/quilting
) Carol has written 19 books, over 1 million books in print, she has raised the popularity of paper piecing, her trademark technique, to heights never before seen in the world of quiltmaking. If you want to learn how to foundation paper piece, Carol is without question the person to learn from.
Carol has a Yahoo group which I thought I would join up to (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CarolDoakQuiltingGroup/
Anyone can join this group and it is fantastic. Carol posts group challenges, mystery quilts etc - which include free paper pieced patterns she has designed. Carol's currently challenge is to make a project using a 5 point star which she has designed (and there are prizes!).
So at the moment I'm busy designing a project, this is one of the stars that will be included in it.
Leesa Chandler Workshops
April 4th, 2012
Quilting in the Highlands Patchwork Retreat is taking place Saturday 28th till Tuesday 31st July presented by Berrima Patchwork, in the Southern Highlands of NSW, just 1 1/2 hours south of Sydney. We have 5 award winning teachers joining us for this quilting retreat including from the USA Carol Doak and Melinda Bula and from Australia Michele Hill, Sue Dennis and Leesa Chandler. For further information about Quilting in the Highlands go to www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/quilting
Teacher Profile: Leesa Chandler
Leesa was introduced to sewing at an early age by her grandmother, 
with embroidery, knitting and hand sewing. She set up her own handcraft business at 14, selling to local gift shops and friends, and embarked on making her first quilt at 18, over 25 years ago.
with embroidery, knitting and hand sewing. She set up her own handcraft business at 14, selling to local gift shops and friends, and embarked on making her first quilt at 18, over 25 years ago.After completing a University degree, working as a Food Scientist, marrying and having her two boys, her obsession with patchwork finally became her business!
Leesa has been teaching for over 10 years, and has taught at various shops, guilds and events throughout Australia, including the Australasian Quilt Convention. When not on the road, Leesa is managing and teaching in her own boutique patchwork shop and studio in Melbourne in the state of Victoria, Australia. Chandlers Cottage specializes in fabrics and giftware with a cultural influence.
She sources her inspiration for designing from different cultures such as Japanese, Middle Eastern, Chinese and Australian. Leesa loves teaching and sharing her obsession with rich decadent prints, as well as three dimensional appliqué and handbag design.
Her patchwork philosophies include the fact that it really is all about the journey, and having fun with friends, preferably with cake and a cuppa close at hand. The fact that you end up with something beautiful at the end of the journey, is your reward for making time for yourself.
As well as having projects published in magazines such as Quilters Companion, Australian Patchwork & Quilting and Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Magazine, Leesa has designed and published over 50 patterns for quilts, wall hangings, and bags. Please check out Leesa’s Website: www.leesachandlerdesigns.com
Leesa will be teaching 2 workshops: Geisha in the Moonlight and Under The Australia Sun II Experience For further information about these workshops go to www.berrimapatchwork.com.au/quilting
WORKSHOP: Geisha in the Moonlight with Leesa Chandler, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th July 2012